Israel - Kosher Phone Line To Be Launched

Israel - Fixed-line phone operator enters negotiations with rabbis on designating special fixed-line service for ultra-Orthodox sector that will block erotic calls.

Fixed-line provider Hot was recently approached by the rabbis committee for communication affairs and asked to provide the Orthodox Jewish sector in Israel with a 'kosher' phone line service.

The proposed fixed-line service will be blocked for erotic calls, a blocking that will be implemented using a "black list" of phone numbers that the rabbi committee will provide for Hot.

In return, the committee will grant Hot with an official certification that will allow it to operate a phone line for the ultra-Orthodox population.